Fly and Create

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At 5th Wall Studio we love to teach people to fly; both in harness and as creators. We are a residency space and aerial studio for emerging and teaching artists. Our mission is to create, facilitate and support genre blurring theater in New York City and the Hudson Valley.

We offer classes in harness and circus for all types of creatives, and we aim to connect artists from the city with access to nature; giving urban artists access to wild places and rural artists access to NYC resources.  By cross pollinating these two vibrant communities we hope to catalyze unexpected creations.  

We designed our classes and spaces to serve our own creative and teaching needs and because of this they are well suited for circus and moving artists, however as cross genre artists ourselves we support artists of many disciplines.

Our Williamsburg studio is well equipped for private and small group trainings, photo and video shoots; with a 25 square ft padded floor, 20 ft ceilings with easy rigging, show lights, six large windows, black-out curtains, air conditioning and adjustable heating.

1.5 hours north of NYC in New Paltz NY, we have 3 beautiful open air creative spaces. For those who haven’t been to one of our retreats, Stone Mountain Farm is full of mountain hikes, sun-dappled forests, streams- for cooling your toes, cabins, camping and the Rail Trail Cafe; an open air farm-to-table cafe serving delicious food and hosting live music on weekends. 

“I love taking classes that tone my body and soul without realizing how hard I'm working. Gwyn and Bill create a safe and fun environment for learning such a unique skill. I was so surprised how quickly I could learn new choreography and tricks with them. I really appreciate their years of experience in dance, acrobatics, and performance. I highly recommend this class!”

—Suzanne Boothby, Writer, Health Coach, Adventurer at Heart

“Taking class with Gwyn and Bill is a wonderful, inspiring and fun experience. They are kind, professional and safe. Both are incredible movers, especially Gwyn, when she flies effortlessly with Bill's support it is like watching something straight out of heaven. The air awareness looks easier than it actually is, but the time you're able to experiment makes it possible to SEE progress. A warm, enjoyable, affordable experience that I would recommend to anyone wanting to Fly.”

—Paige Allison, Stunt Woman

"To take Flying Classes with Gwyn and Billy is transforming.  You can confront your fears of heights or being upside down because their gentle guidance and encouragement fuels you.  I felt emotional being that free up in the air.  I wish I could do it everyday. “

—Evita Arce, Swing dancer and Teacher at michaelandevita.com

“Flying with Billy and Gwyn at 5th Wall is a joyous exploration of the art of the impossible. For me, the vulnerability I feel aerial dancing is what makes my expression feel more grounded, no irony intended. Bill and Gwyn create a safe space for that vulnerability, and I am free to explore.” 

—Jessica Krueger, Professional Dancer, Acrobat